Hingin (en. Air)

hin-gin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The element of nature composed of gases surrounding the earth.
We need clean air for good health.
Kailangan natin ng malinis na hangin para sa magandang kalusugan.
The gases that are inhaled by humans.
The air in the mountains is fresh and cool.
Ang hangin sa bundok ay sariwa at malamig.
The volume of gas surrounding a certain location.
Many people gathered in the plaza to breathe fresh air.
Maraming tao ang nagtipon sa plaza para huminga ng sariwang hangin.

Etymology

Root word 'hii' with affix 'gin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to request air
To ask for help or favor.
humingi ng hangin

Related Words

breath
The process of taking air into the body.
hinga

Slang Meanings

to ask for help
I'll just ask for your help on the project.
Hingin ko lang yung tulong mo sa project.
to ask for a favor
I need to ask him for a favor, you ask him too.
Kailangan kong humingi sa kanya ng pabor, hingin mo rin sa kanya.
to ask for anything
If someone asks you, just give it, no matter what it is.
Basta hiningan ka, ibigay mo na, kahit ano yan.